How Is the Vastus Lateralis Site Located in an Infant

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Multiple Choice

How is the vastus lateralis site located in an infant and young child?

• A) Divide the lateral thigh into thirds and administer the injection into the middle third.
• B) Divide the mid-anterior thigh into thirds and administer the injection into the middle third.
• C) Divide the buttocks into quadrants and administer the injection into the upper outer quadrant.
• D) Divide the upper arm into thirds and administer the injection into the middle third.

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Definitions:

Open Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the broken bone penetrates through the skin, creating an open wound and increasing infection risk.

Closed Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the skin over the wound remains intact and there is no visible wound over the fracture site.

Comminuted Fracture

A type of bone fracture characterized by the bone being broken into more than two pieces, often requiring surgical intervention for proper healing.

Pressure Bandage

A type of bandage applied tightly to a limb or other parts of the body to exert pressure, commonly used to control bleeding or swelling.